Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694) ruled jointly with her husband William III of England (r. 1689-1702) until her death from smallpox. While William suffered a xenophobic reaction to his rule, Mary represented the continuity of the Royal House of Stuart and was much more popular with the people than her Dutch husband.
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30 Apr 1662Future Mary II of England is born at St. James’ Palace.
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4 Nov 1677Princess Mary (future Mary II of England) marries William, Prince of Orange.
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30 Jun 1688A group of seven prominent Protestants invite William of Orange to become king of England.
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1689 - 1694Reign of Mary II of England (ruled jointly with William III).
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13 Feb 1689Parliament formally decrees the new joint monarchs of William III of England and Mary II of England.
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11 May 1689William III of England and Mary II of England jointly accept the Scottish crown.
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16 Dec 1689Parliament issues a Bill of Rights, which establishes a constituional monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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28 Dec 1694Mary II of England dies in Kensington Palace.
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1697The Civil List Act, which sets the funds available to the British monarchy.
